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NCRPO mandates strict security protocols amid 49th ASEAN Summit

ENM · Nov 8, 2026, 11:57 PM

NATIONAL Capital Region Police Office Acting Regional Director Police Brig. Gen. Christopher N. Abrahano joins senior law enforcement officials during a high-level inter-agency coordination meeting to finalize security arrangements for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. — Photograph courtesy of PNP-NCRPO

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has directed all law enforcement personnel to strictly enforce security protocols while maintaining high standards of professionalism during the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits from 16 to 18 November.

NCRPO officer-in-charge Police Brig. Gen. Christopher Abrahano instructed field officers to execute security operations without exception while respecting public rights and ensuring courteous interactions with delegates, organizers, and residents.

"Our security perimeter is there for a clear purpose: to prevent unauthorized access and keep potential threats away from our delegates, personnel and the public," Abrahano said.

"I expect our personnel to enforce every security protocol without exception, but always with professionalism, courtesy, and respect for people's rights," he added.

Police personnel will implement tight credential verification procedures for individuals and vehicles entering venue perimeters, working in tandem with local government units and venue security teams.

Strict exclusion zones will be enforced around the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, the primary venue for the international gathering, where all entry will be subject to security screening.

Officers have also been ordered to verify and respond immediately to reports of suspicious individuals, unusual activities, or unattended items near event sites.

The heightened security stance comes as the ASEAN National Organizing Council monitored potential public protests scheduled during the three-day summit.

In addition to Metro Manila, security arrangements have been established across strategic transport and logistics hubs in Clark, Pampanga and Subic, Zambales.

"We cannot afford gaps in our security arrangements. Every checkpoint, every access point and every report of suspicious activity must be properly attended to," Abrahano said as he also urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement to minimize disruptions to daily routines.